What is a mid-century chair?

A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Platform Rocking Chair

H 32 in W 23 in D 29 in

1950s Mid Century Modern Paoli Chair Company Rocking Chair-A Pair

By Paoli Chair Company

Located in Bensalem, PA

Very unique and rare pair of rocking chairs by Paoli Chair Company which was founded in 1926, and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

1950s Mid Century Modern Paoli Chair Company Rocking Chair-A Pair

H 38 in W 22.5 in D 35 in

Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s

By Fairfield Chair Company

Located in Deland, FL

. The chair sits on an artisan sculpted walnut frame wrapping around the back, ensuring attention from

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s

H 38 in W 33 in D 32 in

Norman Cherner Mid Century Chair

By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner

Located in Countryside, IL

Norman Cherner mid century chair The chair measures: 17 wide x 20.5 deep x 32 high, with a seat

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Norman Cherner Mid Century Chair

H 32 in W 17 in D 20.5 in

Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern industrial era. Domore Chair Company, Inc

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA

H 32.5 in W 18.25 in D 19.5 in

1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair

By Johnson Chair Company

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage dining chairs by Johnson Chair Co Chicago reminiscent of Jens Risom design with solid

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

PVC, Walnut

1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair

H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 23.5 in

Custom Ordered Cerused Oak Finish Chairs by Paoli

By Paoli Chair Company

Located in South Charleston, WV

1976, Paoli Chair Company Indiana. Custom produced armchairs for a client in Charleston, WV

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Naugahyde

Custom Ordered Cerused Oak Finish Chairs by Paoli

H 29.5 in W 26 in D 23 in

Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.

By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1

Located in Lafayette, IN

This is a rare piece indeed. A 3/4 scale, factory-made contour lounge chair. Only 40" Long! This

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.

H 27 in W 40 in D 20.5 in

Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (A)

By Sikes Chair Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (A). Item features solid

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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (A)

H 42 in W 28 in D 29 in

Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Leather Low Profile Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hickory Chair Company Phenomenal pieces. Very comfortable

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR

H 32 in W 36 in D 40 in

Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Jim Peed

Located in Countryside, IL

Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair Each swivel chair

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair

H 26 in W 23.25 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Modern Roundback Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a rounded back, three legs, and rich leather upholstery, this vintage roundback chair is

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Roundback Chair

H 29 in W 25 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful 1950’s wicker chair with black metal frame and in a good vintage condition. Great for

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair

H 38 in W 22 in D 28 in

Mid Century Oval Fiberglass Chair

Located in Alpha, NJ

This is a mid century fiberglass chair- this condition is in overall good condition, with scattered

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Oval Fiberglass Chair

H 34 in W 21.25 in D 15 in

Cherner Task Chair

By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company

Located in Berkeley, CA

The 1958 molded plywood task chair by Norman Cherner is now available to a new generation of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Cherner Task Chair

H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Cherner Task Chair

By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company

Located in Berkeley, CA

The 1958 molded plywood task chair by Norman Cherner is now available to a new generation of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Cherner Task Chair

H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Mid-Century Spindle Chair

By Spainhour Furniture Company

Located in Denton, TX

Mid Century Chair by Spainhour, in the style of the "Straight-Back Chair" by George Nakashima.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Spindle Chair

H 29 in W 20 in D 18.25 in

Mid Century Shearling Chairs

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introducing our Mid-Century Shearling Chairs that epitomizes the fusion of cozy comfort with the

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid Century Shearling Chairs

H 30.75 in W 26.75 in D 30 in

Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage DoMore office swivel chair upholstered in white faux shearling. The white faux shearling

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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling

H 30 in W 27 in D 22 in

Leather Devon Style Wing Chair with Brass Nail Head Trim

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A large and comfortable Cordovan leather shapely Devon style wing chair. The large back with flared

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Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Leather Devon Style Wing Chair with Brass Nail Head Trim

H 40 in W 32 in D 32 in

Sculpted Mid-Century Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern lounge chairs with wild sculpting shape. Funky 1960s style form for home or

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Sculpted Mid-Century Chairs

H 31.5 in W 34 in D 31.5 in

Mid-century Chrome Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four vintage modern dining chairs with flat bar polished chrome frames. Seats are suspended

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century Chrome Chairs

H 32.5 in W 20 in D 25.75 in

Mid-Century Swivel Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern office chairs with swivel action. Polished chrome base with covered seat and

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Swivel Chairs

H 30 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in

Danish Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful Mid-Century Modern lounge chair features walnut hardwood frame and high back

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chair

H 31 in W 20 in D 22 in

Cherner Task Chair with Arms

By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company

Located in Berkeley, CA

The 1958 molded plywood task chair by Norman Cherner is now available to a new generation of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Cherner Task Chair with Arms

H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These Mid-Century Modern office chairs feature green fabric and a metal base. These chairs would be

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs

H 30 in W 30 in D 25 in

Set of Four Mid-Century Tulip Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of four tulip chairs that pop with Mid-Century Modern style and a bright peach color. A

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Mid-Century Tulip Chairs

H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 20 in

Mid Century Savonarola Chairs

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Pair of midcentury Roman inspired Savonarola chair in iron with brass finials and ornamentation

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Mid Century Savonarola Chairs

H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel club chairs. String barrel back armchairs with tufted backs

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs

H 25 in W 29.5 in D 30 in

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs by Hickory Furniture

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Pasadena, TX

Hickory Pair of modern lounge chairs by Hickory Furniture Pair of contemporary lounge chairs

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs by Hickory Furniture

H 34 in W 24 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four mid-century dining chairs that fold up for storage. Great V shaped back with woven

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs

H 36.5 in W 16.75 in D 18 in

Paoli Chair Co. Black Naugahyde Chrome MCM Slipper Chairs Style Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll, Paoli Chair Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome pair of Mid-Century Modern or MCM slipper chairs in black faux leather or Naugahyde by

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Paoli Chair Co. Black Naugahyde Chrome MCM Slipper Chairs Style Florence Knoll

H 30.5 in W 22 in D 30 in

Pair of Slim Midcentury Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Recently reupholstered Chippendale style midcentury slim wing back chairs made by Hickory Chair

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Slim Midcentury Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs

H 44.5 in W 24 in D 19 in

Leather Mid Century Lounge Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W26.5 D30 H31 SW24 SD21 SH16 AH21 1960’s Mid Century Modern fully refinished and newly upholstered

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Mid Century Lounge Chair

H 31 in W 26.5 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Swivel Club Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage modern club chairs on a tulip shape swivel base. Round barrel back with sculpting

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Swivel Club Chairs

H 31.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.5 in

Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair

Located in Houston, TX

This mid-century tufted lounge chair was found in France. It was recovered in France by a previous

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair

H 31 in W 36 in D 31 in

Mid-Century Chair by Baumritter

By Baumritter

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Striking baby blue slipper chair by Baumritter. Simple mid-century style with tufted back and

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Chair by Baumritter

H 30 in W 24 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Style Paloma Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century style whitewashed finish slatted back chair with linen upholstered seat. It includes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Style Paloma Chair

H 31 in W 25 in D 26 in

Mid Century California Modern Mahogany Chair, Signed GS

Located in San Francisco, CA

Solid mahogany Mid-Century Modern chair. Carved initials GS on the underside of the seat (maker

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century California Modern Mahogany Chair, Signed GS

H 34.75 in W 19 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Style Whitewash Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century style whitewashed finish cane back chair with linen upholstered seat accented with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Style Whitewash Chair

H 32 in W 25 in D 32 in

Vintage Sikes Wooden Swivel Office Chair

By Sikes Chair Company

Located in Munster, IN

Industrial beauty at its most ingenious - this vintage Sikes swivel office chair is a treasure

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sikes Wooden Swivel Office Chair

H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage lounge chair is great for adding comfortable seating and Mid-Century Modern style to a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

H 31 in W 25 in D 28 in

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a comfortable and stylish Mid-Century Modern design, this vintage lounge chair adds a pop of

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

H 33.5 in W 29 in D 34 in

Pair Mid-Century Tub Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage style club chairs with red upholstery. Fun round saucer shape. Please confirm

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair Mid-Century Tub Chairs

H 27.5 in W 38.75 in D 36 in

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Sarr is a cozy state of the chair; with an solid walnut/oak body and cashmere/leather upholstery

Category

Early 2000s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Sarr is a cozy state of the chair; with an solid walnut/oak body and cashmere/leather upholstery

Category

Early 2000s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Sarr is a cozy state of the chair; with an solid walnut/oak body and cashmere/leather upholstery

Category

Early 2000s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Sarr is a cozy state of the chair; with an solid walnut/oak body and cashmere/leather upholstery

Category

Early 2000s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in

Mid Century Wooden Upright Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Original fabric.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Wooden Upright Chairs

H 31.5 in W 20 in D 20.25 in

Mid-19th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Side Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century marquetry inlaid side chair, Dutch. Walnut & oak with extensive marquetry of birds

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mid-19th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Side Chair

H 40.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Nashville, TN

Lounge chair with a high backrest and thick padded cushions. Features sculpted arm rests and angled

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

H 40 in W 30 in D 29 in

Set of Mid-Century Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in walnut wood frame. Vinyl seat coverings and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Mid-Century Dining Chairs

H 30 in W 17.5 in D 19 in

Pair Mid-Century Plywood Beech Chairs

Located in Brussels , BE

Pair mid-century plywood beech chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Mid-Century Plywood Beech Chairs

H 30.32 in W 21.86 in D 19.3 in

Mid Century Stackable Chairs 1970s

By Jean-Paul Emonds-Alt

Located in Herentals, BE

Set of 4 stackable orange chairs with chrome base and plastic seat. They were manufactured in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Stackable Chairs 1970s

H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Sarr is a cozy state of the chair; with an solid walnut/oak body and cashmere/leather upholstery

Category

Early 2000s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Oak, Leather, Fabric

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in

Vintage Barrel Back Side-Chair w/ Grey Ebonized Frame & Full-Grain Leather

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic Vintage Castered Barrel Back Side-Chair w/ Grey Ebonized Frame Upholstered in Original

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Barrel Back Side-Chair w/ Grey Ebonized Frame & Full-Grain Leather

H 32.5 in W 25 in D 24 in

Mid Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chair

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cozy and enveloping, Mid-Century Modern, wingback lounge chair boasts a striking Silhouette from

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chair

H 41 in W 30.5 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Café Chairs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Set of six textured vinyl café chairs with painted metal frames.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Café Chairs

H 30.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Four Heavy Mid Century Italian Lacquered Dining Chairs

Located in Norton, MA

Four Heavy black Italian lacquer chairs with upholstered seats, see the dimensions below. The seat

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Heavy Mid Century Italian Lacquered Dining Chairs

H 40 in W 19 in D 18 in

Early-Mid 18th Century Queen Anne Arm Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

English country house Queen Anne arm chair, early-mid 18th century, oak. Gracious, well shaped

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Oak

Early-Mid 18th Century Queen Anne Arm Chair

H 40.5 in W 25 in D 22.63 in

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Mid Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid chair for your home. Each mid chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. If you’re shopping for a mid chair, we have 55047 options in-stock, while there are 1300 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Milo Baughman each produced at least one beautiful mid chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Chair?

The average selling price for a mid chair at 1stDibs is $3,420, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $3,500,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Mid Chair

What is a mid-century chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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